Home Visitor, Healthy Families & Parenting Support
Overview
Own a caseload of 15-20 families as a Home Visitor for Healthy Families Massachusetts, delivering in-home parenting education and support. You will use the Protective Factors Framework with Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole bilingual skills. Join a team of 12 at Bridges Homeward, a non-profit dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect. This role stands out with a 4.5-day work week, a $4,000 sign-on bonus, and a strengths-based, skill-building approach to family service.
What You'll Do9
- 1Educate parents on child development and positive parenting in homes and group settings with Healthy Families Massachusetts.
- 2Reduce violent, impulsive, and risky behaviors among adolescent parents using Protective Factors Framework strategies.
- 3Promote safe and healthy homes by assessing risks and connecting families to community resources.
- 4Manage a caseload of families and children referred to Healthy Families Massachusetts, organizing visits and tracking progress.
- 5Collaborate with parents, children, and community partners to develop service plans and coordinate referrals.
- 6Monitor child safety during home visits and document observations in detailed records.
- 7Resolve family conflicts and mediate disputes during visits.
- 8Co-present parenting workshops with team members to support community education.
- 9Build trusting relationships with culturally diverse families, respecting individual differences.
Requirements8
- 1High school diploma or equivalent.
- 21+ year of case management or counseling experience with children, adolescents, or families.
- 3Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole.
- 4Lived parenting experience preferred.
- 5Valid driver's license and reliable car.
- 6Knowledge of infant and child development.
- 7Ability to engage in reflective practice and accept individual differences.
- 8Infant Mental Health Endorsement preferred.
Salary Insight
$42 - $44k per year
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